1. in a shy manner; with nervousness or lack of confidence around others

Examples

• She smiled shyly when introduced to the new students.
• The child hid shyly behind his mother’s legs.
• He shyly asked if he could join the conversation.
• The cat approached shyly, unsure of the stranger.
• She shyly raised her hand to answer the question.
• The young actor shyly accepted the award on stage.